Question

Why did Paris give Athena the golden apple? He was afraid of her wrath. He thought she was more beautiful than Hera or Aphrodite. Athena promised him the most beautiful mortal woman. He didn't. He gave the apple to Aphrodite.

Answer 1

Answer: Paris did not give the apple to Athena: he gave the apple to Aphrodite.

Explanation: In Greek mythology, Zeus made Paris choose the most beautiful goddess among Athena, Hera and Aphrodite. After Aphrodite, the goddess of love, tells Paris that she will help him win the most beautiful woman in the human world, that is to say Helen of Sparta, he chooses Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess and gives her the golden apple. Paris' choice is considered one of the causes of the Trojan War.